Authentic Chow Mein Stir Fry

Enjoy this Authentic Chow Mein Stir Fry with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It's a quick and delicious meal that will satisfy your cravings for Chinese takeout at home.

Ingredients:

• 200g chow mein noodles
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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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• 1 onion, thinly sliced
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 carrot, julienned
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• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
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• 200g bean sprouts
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• 200g bok choy, chopped
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• 200g sliced chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option
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• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
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• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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• Green onions for garnish
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Instructions:

Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and set aside

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat

Add sliced onion and minced garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant

Add sliced chicken breast or tofu and cook until no longer pink or until tofu is lightly browned

Add julienned carrots and sliced red bell pepper, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened

Toss in the bok choy and bean sprouts, cook for an additional 2 minutes

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper

Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss to coat all ingredients evenly

Cook for another 2 minutes

Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, mixing everything well

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot